South Shaftsbury Vermont Map
South Shaftsbury, Vermont — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of South Shaftsbury, Bennington County.
Interactive Map of South Shaftsbury, Vermont
| City | South Shaftsbury |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Bennington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.946467 |
| Longitude | -73.210664 |
| Population | 566 |
| Density | 76.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About South Shaftsbury, Vermont
South Shaftsbury is a locality in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 566. The population density is 76.1 people per km². South Shaftsbury is located at 42.9465°N, 73.2107°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.
South Shaftsbury lies cradled by the Green Mountains, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald forest and the softer greens of rolling fields. It lies 23.8 miles east-south-east of Gates, NY (from Gates, NY: bearing 115°T), and is situated 4.8 miles north of Bennington. The air here, especially in the hush of early morning, carries a cool, damp scent of pine needles and the promise of rain. Hills rise with a gentle, persistent strength, their slopes often softened by a thick blanket of deciduous trees that blaze with fiery color come autumn. The Batten Kill, a ribbon of cool, clear water, threads its way through the terrain, its banks lined with smooth, grey stones and the occasional gnarled willow. Even in midday, a certain quietude settles over South Shaftsbury, a peacefulness that seems to emanate from the very earth, a feeling of being held within the embrace of something ancient and enduring. For generations, the rhythm of life in South Shaftsbury has been shaped by the land and its bounty, its history intertwined with the early settlers who cleared these forests and tilled these soils. The legacy of industry, once centered on milling and small-scale manufacturing, still whispers in the architecture of older buildings, their brick facades weathered by the Vermont seasons. Today, the economy leans more towards agriculture and the quiet hum of small businesses catering to a local populace who value self-reliance and neighborly support. The surrounding countryside offers a haven for those seeking a connection to nature, with trails winding through the hills and the gentle flow of the Batten Kill providing a constant, soothing soundtrack to the days. This is a place where time seems to move with a deliberate, unhurried grace, allowing for the appreciation of simple beauties, like the way sunlight slants through the trees at dusk, casting long, dancing shadows across the valley floor.
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About This South Shaftsbury Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of South Shaftsbury, Vermont with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on South Shaftsbury and Bennington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for South Shaftsbury is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct South Shaftsbury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
